Would Like To Formally Introduce Myself

[SnowyLynne]

I was a CNA for 30 yrs.BUT I'm from the old school,Adies can't do anything now,just turn,dry,wipe,thaasit!Oh yeah,they clean bedpans,wheelchairs,bathrooms,bedside commodes.lol.
I did much more when I started out in the 60's,even in the military hosp.in Spain,I did more.Now,an aide isn't much more than a housekeeper.They are not trained to look for specifics like I was.I would refuse to do much with a patient until I knew what the health problem was,for fear of hurting the person.They could have fired me for that,but they didn't.I was miss persnickity.Now,you have to beg aides to empty a bedside commode,as most could care less.That's the way it is here in North Texas.
Keeping the aide ignorant is what the NH do,cuts the losses I guess.

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SnowyLynne

[Lyn_Kyle_Emerick]

SnowyLynne.isnt that the truth even here in Canada,You are talking back in the "good ole days" when nurses were respected..knew their patients what the helth problem was and had EMPATHY.I dont think they cover too much of that nowadays but you will find the odd nurse out there that still believe in the old school.I am one and I know that you are as well...........My mom use to nur

[SnowyLynne]

I had many Drs.tell me I ask alot of questions just being an Aide,would laugh,& answer any questions I had.I did have thier respect,& they knew I was up on the lates things,as they would quiz me.I was as a LVN or RN to them,even though I wasn't one.It's not anywhere near like that now,& that's sad.No wonder the aides won't do anymore than they have to now.BUT that still doesn't excuse them.

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SnowyLynne

[AlwaysRosie]

Snowy: I trust that hubby is ok, since you didn't mention him. I bet you were *ell on wheels back in the day!! Heck, you are now!! LOL

Lyn: The model car idea is great!!! He likes air-planes too. I will see what I can find before our next visit. Thanks so much! (Two heads ARE better than one!)

Regarding topic of the day . . . great idea. I was thinking of that too, where you could make a post with a topic and people do add to it. You could go back through the old posts and "bump up" a good one now and then. . . or quote from it and start a new one . . or just get ideas from them. Go for it

Blessings!

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In His grip,
AlwaysRosie
Psalms: 139                                                          ^{SAD, UCTD, Hashimoto's}

[Lyn_Kyle_Emerick]

Snowy...............that is too funny ,I cant count the number of times i was asked if I had plans of becoming a doctor.I was always reading up on the newest techniques and constantly asking questions on rounds .I did get wrote up for interuppting a doctor once during rounds,but it was my own fault as he was directly asking his intern a question and the answer was in my head and then it just came out of my mouth lol................when I had my rest home I did all the work that I expected from my staff,and without hesitation.Just because I had a title I still was there for the residents/patients and I really believe that we had a home like atmosphere with all of working together for the common goal of our residents.Respect and Dignity was of the utmost importance to me then and still is ..these people have lived 70 80 90 plus years and they have earned that..I dont think that is asking to much.When I see a person charged with hurting an elderly patient or any patient that has entrusted you with their life it makes me so angry my blood boils and I will NEVER understand how this happens or why.Yes nurses are human and we get frustrated but to the point of doing something to harm another being? We are/were there to help and make that person feel better and we are in a trusted position:those patients hand their lives over to us ultimately(yes to the Doc as well but they only do so much)they have to come to terms with us being their way in bed/out so on and so on I know you understand where I am coming from here as you are from the old school.I get hyped up talking about this abuse of patients .can you tell ?lol It sure feels good to talk about this.I miss working horribly but i do alot of volunteering in the community as well with the seniors so I still get that interaction. There still are some darn good nurses out there and I would be willing to bet that they were trained by nurses such as you with the old school rules and caring/giving hearts......God Bless Hope Larry is doing well

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    I cannot keep your feet from stumbling..........I can only offer my hand that you might grasp it and not fall...........Lyn

[Lyn_Kyle_Emerick]

AR...................Thanks!...............I hope your dad and you have fun with this,I am starting to think we need a "thread" on crafts and recreational ideas on its own.As a matter of fact I think I will do that and hopefully we will have other ideas as well as more peeps join in .What do you think of that ?.Take Care and God Bless

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    I cannot keep your feet from stumbling..........I can only offer my hand that you might grasp it and not fall...........Lyn

[SnowyLynne]

OKIDOKIE! He's doing fine.After I sprung him from Rehab,we toodled across the way to see the surgeon.The rest of the staples were taken out & steri-strips applied with surgical glue,then a pad over that.Then we went to eat,then we both got haircuts,my first in over a year.I had my rotator cuff repaired in Aug.went thru 5 mos.of therapy,then had to get my arm to a certain point then the Dr.released me.I'm great & now Larry's getting there,THEN in 3 mos.Larry's other knee will be done,Oh,are we havin'fun yet???lol

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SnowyLynne

[AlwaysRosie]

Lyn,

You rock!! Glad you were there for all those seniors!! The knowledge and care you passed on to other staff will continue to be passed on to others, I am sure.

I hope when my turn comes that there are caring people like you to care for me.

Thanks to you and Snowy for the good work you have done!!

Blessings!

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In His grip,
AlwaysRosie
Psalms: 139                                                          ^{SAD, UCTD, Hashimoto's}

[Lyn_Kyle_Emerick]

SN........we are lol............just where do you get your energy?Never mind I have a visual of you back in the days .....not running but walking smartly down the wing taking every detail in (observe),knowing exactly what had to be done(assess) and going headlong into a patient in distress(react).....................Am I on a roll here or what? Glad you and hubby had time for lunch.You have been thru h..l and back havent you ?.................................Also in visual:CLEAN, crisp white uniform with white stockings and white nursing shoes..................they wear almost anything nowadays eh.........................You take care and hubby too God Bless

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    I cannot keep your feet from stumbling..........I can only offer my hand that you might grasp it and not fall...........Lyn

[AlwaysRosie]

Snowy . . . glad so much of the medical stuff is behind you now. Happy to hear that hubby is doing good. Lyn sure drew a good picture of you!!! Glad you got hubby home.

Blessings!

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In His grip,
AlwaysRosie                        
Psalms: 139

[SnowyLynne]

BOY was I ever happy when the allowed us to wear pantsuits(white).Hated bending over in those stupid dresses,lol.